A man in his eighties has died after apparently shooting himself inside a hunting shop.

Police were called to John Powell Gun Makers in Reigate, Surrey, following the incident at 9.40am this morning.

The elderly man, who was either visiting or a customer, was pronounced dead at the scene and the shop has been cordoned off as police investigate.

It is believed the man shot himself, but it is not known if it was deliberate or an accident.

A shop worker was in the premises at the time but no other customers.

Police say there is no danger to the wider public.

John Powell Gun Makers is listed as selling vintage guns, shotguns, rifles, ammunition and air guns.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: "A call was received to say that a gun had been discharged at the John Powell Gun Makers in the town centre.

"A man, believed to be in his eighties, was declared dead at the scene a short time later.

"Detectives from CID are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death assisted by local officers from the Reigate and Banstead Safer Neighbourhood Team, who are also carrying out a number of inquiries in the area.

"Although the investigation is still in the early stages there is nothing to suggest there is any threat to the general public or any third party involvement at this time."